{"id":2308,"date":"2022-10-30T22:52:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T02:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2022-10-30T22:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T02:52:35","slug":"chapter-120-an-act-to-mitigate-arbovirus-in-the-commonwealth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/2022\/10\/30\/chapter-120-an-act-to-mitigate-arbovirus-in-the-commonwealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 120, An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/An-Act-to-Mitigate-Arbovirus-in-the-Commonwealth-Legislative-History-Memorandum.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth Legislative History Memorandum<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span>1. Procedural History and Bill Versions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/An-Act-to-Mitigate-Arbovirus-in-the-Commonwealth-Acts-of-2020-Chapter-120.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth &#8211; Acts of 2020 Chapter 120<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4751.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4751<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S2757.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2757<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Act-to-Mitigate-Arbovirus-Procedural-History.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Act to Mitigate Arbovirus Procedural History<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Amendments\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-1-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 1 to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-2-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 2 to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-3-as-changed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 3 as changed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-3-as-originally-filed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 3 as originally filed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-4-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 4 to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-5-as-changed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 5 as changed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-5-as-originally-filed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 5 as originally filed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-6-as-changed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 6 as changed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-6-as-originally-filed-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 6 as originally filed to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Amendment-7-to-H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amendment 7 to H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S2757-Amendment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2757 Amendment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4843.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4851.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4851<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Bill-S2757-Amendment-History.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2757 Amendment History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/MassTrac-Information-on-S2757.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassTrac Information on S2757<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>2. Committee Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Legislator-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislator Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Charles-River-Watershed-Association-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charles River Watershed Association Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Association-to-Preserve-Cape-Cod-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association to Preserve Cape Cod Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Mass-Audubon-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mass Audubon Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Massachusetts-Association-of-Conservation-Commissions-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Northeast-Organic-Farming-AssociationMassachusetts-Chapter-FAQ-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northeast Organic Farming Association: Massachusetts Chapter FAQ for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma.org\/advocacy\/mma-urges-public-health-committee-to-reject-preemptive-and-overly-broad-mosquito-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Municipal Association Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Plainfield-Agricultural-Commission-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plainfield Agricultural Commission Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Sudbury-Valley-Trustees-Written-Testimony-for-H4650.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sudbury Valley Trustees Written Testimony for H4650<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4751.redraft.mtm_.thirdread-EEE-DRAFT-SWM-version.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4751 Redraft Draft<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4650-Mitigate-arbovirus-PHC-redraft-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4650 Redraft Final<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H-engrossed-Mosquito-bill-as-amended-H4851.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H engrossed Mosquito bill as amended H4851<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H-engrossed-Mosquito-bill-amendment-H4843.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H engrossed Mosquito bill amendment H4843<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>3. Floor Documents &amp; Conference Committee Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Journal-Tuesday-April-21-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Journal &#8211; Tuesday, April 21, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Journal-Tuesday-May-26-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Journal &#8211; Tuesday, May 26, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Journal-Thursday-July-9-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Journal &#8211; Thursday, July 9, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Journal-Thursday-July-16-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Journal &#8211; Thursday, July 16, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Roll-Call-for-S2757.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Roll Call for S2757<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Senate-Journal-Monday-June-8-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate Journal &#8211; Monday, June 8, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Senate-Journal-Thursday-July-16-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate Journal &#8211; Thursday, July 16, 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Recordings-of-House-and-Senate-Sessions-An-Act-to-Mitigate-Arbovirus-in-the-Commonwealth.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recordings of House and Senate Sessions &#8211; An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/2020839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State House News: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Session Summary &#8211; Tuesday, April 21, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State House News: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Session Summary &#8211; Thursday, June 11, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State House News:\u00a0<span>House Session Summary &#8211; Thursday, July 9, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/?login=yes&amp;trial=yes&amp;path=cms\/content.aspx&amp;db=a&amp;select=20201543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State House News: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Session Summary &#8211; Thursday, July 16, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State House News: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Session Summary &#8211; Thursday, July 16, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>4. Executive Action Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/news\/baker-polito-administration-files-legislation-to-combat-mosquito-borne-diseases-in-the-commonwealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baker-Polito Administration Files Legislation to Combat Mosquito-Borne Diseases in the Commonwealth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/news\/baker-polito-administration-highlights-eee-preparedness-measures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baker-Polito Administration Highlights EEE Preparedness Measures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>5. Press Reports (links only)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondpesticides.org\/dailynewsblog\/2020\/05\/proposed-legislation-to-allow-massachusetts-to-blanket-state-with-mosquito-pesticides-that-attack-the-immune-and-respiratory-systems-during-a-pandemic-that-attacks-the-same-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Proposed Legislation to Allow Massachusetts to Blanket State with Mosquito Pesticides that Attack the Immune and Respiratory Systems, During a Pandemic that Attacks the Same Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/senatorjocomerford.org\/information-regarding-mosquito-control-reform-bill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information regarding Mosquito Control Reform bill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capecod.com\/newscenter\/state-house-of-representative-approves-bill-to-combat-eee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lawmakers Approve Bill to Combat EEE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollistontownnews.com\/2020\/07\/31\/323747\/legislature-passes-bill-to-protect-residents-from-mosquito-borne-viruses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Residents from Mosquito-Borne Viruses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/politicallandscapes\/stop-mosquito-spraying-from-going-too-far\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stop Mosquito Spraying from Going Too Far<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatoroconnor.com\/eee_2020_legislation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Passes Bill to Protect Residents from Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karenspilka.com\/updates\/2020\/6\/11\/senate-passes-bill-to-protect-residents-from-mosquito-borne-eee-virus?rq=arbovirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Passes Bill to Protect Residents from Mosquito-Borne EEE Virus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma.org\/legislature-sends-mosquito-control-bill-to-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legislature sends mosquito control bill to governor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mma.org\/house-and-senate-pass-mosquito-control-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House and Senate pass mosquito control bills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massriversalliance.org\/post\/action-alert-don-t-blanket-ma-with-mosquito-pesticides-that-harm-rivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action Alert: Don\u2019t Blanket MA with Mosquito Pesticides That Harm Rivers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massriversalliance.org\/post\/action-alert-tell-your-state-legislator-to-oppose-mosquito-spraying-bill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Action Alert: Tell Your State Legislator to Oppose Mosquito Spraying Bill<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massriversalliance.org\/post\/mosquito-legislation-signed-by-governor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mosquito Legislation Signed by Governor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellinghambulletin.com\/2020\/07\/30\/323232\/soter-supports-bill-to-help-coordinate-state-response-to-eee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soter Supports Bill to Help Coordinate State Response to EEE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/peer.org\/massachusetts-struggles-for-safe-effective-mosquito-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Struggles for Safe, Effective Mosquito Control<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/peer.org\/massachusetts-concedes-aerial-spraying-ineffective\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Concedes Aerial Spraying Largely Ineffective<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globalbiodefense.com\/2020\/04\/16\/massachusetts-gov-proposes-new-legislation-to-mitigate-threat-of-eastern-equine-encephalitis-west-nile-virus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Gov. Proposes New Legislation to Mitigate Threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickedlocal.com\/story\/courier-sentinel\/2020\/07\/10\/rep-gifford-supports-bill-to-coordinate-states-response-to-eee\/114622804\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rep. Gifford supports bill to coordinate state\u2019s response to EEE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: State, Residents Urged to Be Ready for Active EEE Season<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control Bill Awaits House Action as EEE Arrives Early<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Push On to Fight Mosquito-Borne Illnesses<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening Briefs: Mosquito Control Bill | RGGI Expands | Federal Hiring Program<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20201332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: Advances &#8211; Week of June 21, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/2020991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State House News: Advances &#8211; Week of May 10, 2020<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth Legislative History Memorandum 1. Procedural History and Bill Versions An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth &#8211; Acts of 2020 Chapter 120 H4650 H4751 S2757 Act to Mitigate Arbovirus Procedural History Amendments Amendment 1 to H4843 Amendment 2 to H4843 Amendment 3 as changed to H4843 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21202,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21202"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2308"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2993,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308\/revisions\/2993"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}